Friday's District 10 soccer playoff previews, Nov. 1

- How they got there: Mercyhurst Prep defeated Commodore Perry 5-0, and Mercer defeated North East 2-1 in the District 10 semifinals.

- Outlook: Mercyhurst Prep and Mercer were the two best Class A boys soccer teams in District 10 this season and, fittingly, they'll meet for the D-10 title. Mercer beat Mercyhurst Prep 2-0 in last year's championship match. Mercer has two D-10 titles in program history between 2000 and 2012 and both are in Class A. Mercyhurst Prep has eight D-10 titles, including three in Class A from 2009-2012. Alex Schroeck had two goals for the Lakers in the semifinals, while David Michaels, Tyler Shumaker and Andrew Valencia also scored. Ben Forcier recorded another shutout in net for the Lakers. Mercer survived a tough test against North East. Chase Hoffman is one of the top scorers in District 10 and is a difference-maker on the field.

- What's at stake: The winner players either Seton-La Salle or Serra Catholic Tuesday in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.

Girls · Class A championship

Mercer vs. Wilmington

Today, 5 p.m., Franklin High School

- Records: Mercer 12-7-0; Wilmington 11-7-1

- How they got there: Mercer defeated Fairview 3-2, and Wilmington defeated Seneca 2-1 in the District 10 semifinals.

- What's at stake: The winner players either Sewickley Academy or New Brighton Tuesday in the first round of the PIAA playoffs.